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The White House sex scandal could "increase the chances of more significant Democratic House losses than previously expected," a political analyst says.

The scandal "could have major implications" for his party in this fall's midterm congressional races, Stuart Rothenberg writes in his newsletter, which closely tracks election contests.

"Depending on developments, Democratic voters could become embarrassed and demoralized, and that could affect turnout and the party's base vote in an election year when turnout already looks to be critical," Mr. Rothenberg writes.

"In addition, some voters might decide to send the president `a message' by casting a vote for the GOP House candidate, and even relatively modest defections could have a major impact," he wrote. …

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